Think of all the time you spend sitting each day. From getting in car for your morning commute, to sitting at your desk and then facing traffic on your way home. It’s no shocker that sitting all day is not good for your health, but do we have any other option? Scientists have shown that … Continue reading Fat Loss at Work is Possible When You Sit Less →

Since their invention, e-cigarettes have come under fire for their unregulated parts and the grey areas they enter when it comes to smoking laws. A recent incident however is one that has many people concerned. A 14-year-old was allegedly left blinded after the e-cig he tested at a Brooklyn mall kiosk exploded. He also may experience … Continue reading 14-Year-Old Blinded When e-Cigarette Explodes →

Those of us who love the ease of those public restroom Dyson hand dryers, prepared to be seriously grossed out. A new study shows that the Dyson Airblade actually spreads 60 times more viruses than regular dryers and 1,300 time more viruses than paper towels. Yuck! You can’t say we didn’t warn you… The study … Continue reading Dyson Hand Dryers Spread More Germs than Paper Towels! →

When we talk about attraction, we often think of romantic relationships. The truth is, there has to be something that draws us to friends too, right? Well, a new published study has found the key to attractiveness – understandable emotions. We are drawn to people who we understand and can relate to. From their intentions … Continue reading Why You are Attracted to Some People and Not Others →

A small Chinese study has finally produced a potential answer to the questions surrounding insomnia. Why do certain people experience the inability to sleep or have restless nights trying to sleep? The answer may come down to abnormalities in the brain’s white matter. The white matter of the brain is considered the tissues that create … Continue reading Insomniac? There is Something the Matter with Your White Matter! →

Over the past 5 years, consumers have been reminded about the dangers of Bisphenol A, better known as BPA. Most commonly BPA is associated with potential hormone disruption. The groups at highest risk are pregnant women and young children. You would think that due to these campaigns, BPA would be removed from cans and other … Continue reading Study Reveals That BPA is Still Present in 60% of Cans →

Expectant mothers must watch everything they consume, that’s something we are all familiar with but what about dads-to-be? It appears that men who consume more than two caffeinated beverages a day in the weeks leading up to conception are at an increased risk of experiencing a miscarriage. For women, the risk of miscarriage may also … Continue reading Caffeine Intake in Fathers Linked to Miscarriage →

For those suffering from anxiety, each day can be a series of challenges. Thankfully, we have evolved as a society to understand that anxiety is a real condition, not something that can be controlled by the person experiencing it. Sadly, there is still a stigma in many areas of the world and hopefully research can … Continue reading Why People With Anxiety Experience Life Differently →

Starbucks joins the growing list of retail chains with recent food recalls. Last week, 250 stores recalled their Starbucks breakfast sandwiches due to potential Listeria contamination. The item in question is the 6-ounce sausage, egg, cheddar cheese English Muffin sandwich. It’s made by Progressive Gourmet Inc in Wilmington, MA. If you aren’t sure if the … Continue reading Starbucks Sandwich Recall: What You Should Know →